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UCLA Football: Way-too-early 2-deep depth chart projection for 2022

By Jackson Caudell

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 16: Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins gathers his teammates during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 16: Dorian Thompson-Robinson #1 of the UCLA Bruins gathers his teammates during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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Aug 28, 2021; Pasadena, California, USA; A general overall view of the line of scrimmage as UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Jon Gaines II (57) snaps the ball against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2021; Pasadena, California, USA; A general overall view of the line of scrimmage as UCLA Bruins offensive lineman Jon Gaines II (57) snaps the ball against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line

Starting left tackle: Raiqwon O’Neal
Backup: Lucas Gramlick

Starting left guard: Atonio Mafi
Backup: Baraka Beckett

Starting center: Sam Marrazzo
Backup: Duke Clemons

Starting right guard: Jon Gaines II
Backup: Josh Carlin

Starting right tackle: Garrett DiGorgio
Backup: Thomas Cole

UCLA is going to have to replace some starters from what was a pretty good offensive line last season. Gone is Rhyan and left guard Paul Grattan Jr. and they were two of the guys that helped make this Bruins running attack so potent.

At left tackle replacing Rhyan is going to be Rutgers transfer Raiqwon O’Neal. It is going to be a tough job replacing Rhyan, but UCLA is going to be relying on the transfer to do just that. Atonio Mafi served as the backup left guard last season and he should be the first guy that gets the shot at replacing Grattan Jr. Mafi is a veteran and should make it an easy transition.

At center, super senior Sam Marrazzo will be getting the start in the middle of the line. Jon Gaines II might be the top returning offensive linemen on the team this year and he will be one of the leaders up front and on the offense. Garrett DiGorgio was the backup right tackle last season and will be the guy to step in and start this season.

This was a strength of the team last season, but it is fair to say that there are questions heading into the spring and maybe into the season.

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